Native Hawaiian Student Programs Directory - University of Hawaii ...

The NHSEMP program began in 2001 with 14 students and has grown to serve over 86 Native Hawaiian and Pacific
Islander students in the STEM fields. The College of Engineering doubled its enrollment of Native Hawaiian and
Pacific Islander students within this time to over 96 students and 11% of its student enrollment. The program’s aim
is to effect a systemic change in the hiring patterns of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island students in the STEM
field by increasing the number individuals on career path to leadership in community, industry, and academia
Contact Person:
Joshua Kaakua, Program Coordinator
Location: Holmes Hall 200
Phone/Fax: (808) 956-2289/(808) 956-2291
Email:
jkaakua@hawaii.edu
Native Hawaiian Student Services—the office of Native Hawaiian Student Services provides support for Native
Hawaiian students to achieve their educational and professional goals. Although housed in Hawai’inuiakea School
of Hawaiian Knowledge, Native Hawaiian Student Services is open to all Native Hawaiians.
Contact Person: Dr. Erin Kahunawaika‘ala Wright, Director
Location: Kamakaküokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies, Room 211-C
Phone: (808) 945-1561
Email:
ewright@hawaii.edu
Native Hawaiian Student Services Committee— addresses student access, retention and degree completion
among Hawaiian undergraduate and graduate students at the Mänoa campus. There are three student services areas;
outreach, enrichment and evaluation and research.
Contact Person: Kaiwipuni Lipe, Chair
Phone: (808) 956-7637
Email:
kaiwipun@hawaii.edu
‘Oiwi Ake Akamai Doctoral Fellowship Program—consists of an award of up to $45,000 (based on the
availability of funds), to support dissertation completion for doctoral students conducting dissertation research that
significantly advances Native Hawaiian research, especially in the areas of Hawaiian language and culture. The
purpose of the award is to allow the students to work full-time on completing his or her dissertation. In the Spring
of 2008, approximately six awards were given. A formal application process is required, and there exists criteria
for eligibility.
Contact Person:
Email:
Petter Garrod, Dean of the Graduate Division
garrod@hawaii.edu
Office of Multicultural Student Services (OMSS)—is a multifaceted program which conducts outreach activities
encouraging individuals from underrepresented groups and underserved communities to seek higher education as
well as experiential activities for university students and the larger community promoting social justice and crosscultural
understanding in Hawai’i’s multiethnic society. Major activities include:
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